Gran Torino movie

[CFMopar]

Has anyone else seen the trailer for Gran Torino with Eastwood? Looks great.

http://teaser-trailer.com/2008/10/gran-torino-movie-trailer.html

[Hemidog]

Wow, i didn't even know about this movie! looks good! 

[Silver R/T]

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,51736.msg565201.html#msg565201

[tan top]

looks a good film 

[CFMopar]

ooops My bad.... Double post

I'm a post whore

But a good movie like that deserves two post

[MichaelRW]

I heard it opens in some theaters on Christmas Day. If it's here, my wife and I are going to see it.

[Brock Samson]

 The three folks i know who have seen it say it's "Great"... It should be coming from Mr. Eastwood,.. none of his movies i can recall have exactly been slouches, either at the box office or award ceremonies...
I have a friend who's a photog. for the LA Times. He's photographed "Clint"  on numerous occasions and says he's a really great guy.. here's one of his shots..



My buddy got free tickets so were going, soon.. perhaps tonight...

[SFRT]

its not 'awesome' but clint has some fine moments. I like his truck better than the Torino.

[JoeyGowdy]

I heard it opens in some theaters on Christmas Day. If it's here, my wife and I are going to see it.

Or you could just watch it here:

http://www.watch-movies.net/movies/gran_torino

[Silver R/T]

its not 'awesome' but clint has some fine moments. I like his truck better than the Torino.

Its rusted Ford truck, why would you like it?

[SFRT]

i just really love older ford trucks, especially 1970-74 ones.

[73chgrSE]

I just saw it on DVD. Good movie but I was hoping there would be more "car stuff" in it like he would race someone or run over them. After all he was dirty harry!

[Tilar]

I want to see it. I tried that link that Gowdy posted but it goes nowhere. 

Guess I'll hunt it down on dvd.

[69bronzeT5]

Because he got the link wrong! Here's the right one...I'm watching it right now.

http://www.watch-movies-links.net/movies/gran_torino/

[Tilar]

Cool. Thanks Cody! 

[69bronzeT5]

I was really getting into the movie...however, it stopped working 78 minutes in. Damn it, now I have to go rent it so I can see the ending

[Tilar]

I got all the way through it. It was good but definitely not the ending I was expecting from Clint Eastwood. Maybe you can try a different server?

[greenpigs]

Wife realy liked it and i think its a good movie. I bought the dvd for her and it has woodward cruz and a special on cars and their owners. Haven't watched those yet.

[dodgecharger-fan]

I picked up the Blu-Ray the other day. Waiting for a good night to watch it...one where there's minimum chance of me falling asleep 10 minutes in. 

[0X01B8]

Good movie.  Cool car.  I couldn't help but wonder how the movie would be different if they called it "Dodge Charger."  I imagine they'd have put in an extra scene near the end so the car could be destroyed and left for dead in a flaming pile of twisted wreckage.

[GN]

Just saw it. It is a good movie.

[69*F5*SE]

I just saw it last night.  Good movie but the ending WTF. 

[PocketThunder]

I just noticed the last time i was back to my home town that there is a guy a couple blocks down from my Dad that has a similar year and color ranchero that hasnt seen snow or rain since before i was a shot in the sheets.  Its got a for sale sign on it also, but i'm not a blue oval guy.   

[Troy]

Watched it last night and really enjoyed it.

Troy

[Charger_Fan]

PT, does the car have this same gaping mouth front end?


They only used that front end in '72 & only on coupes. However, they did have notchback & fastback flavors available. These are my favorite Torino's...plus they even like to rust a lot, like Chargers do.

[73chgrSE]

Yeah, those cars didn't hold up too well. I used to see them alot in the 80's but now they are all dust i guess.

That movie created a good opportunity for an alternate ending. Clint could've went all bad ass on 'em.  Why not?

[mopar0166]

Eastwood was the best part of the movie.  wasnt too thrilled with the rest!

[PocketThunder]

PT, does the car have this same gaping mouth front end?
They only used that front end in '72 & only on coupes. However, they did have notchback & fastback flavors available. These are my favorite Torino's...plus they even like to rust a lot, like Chargers do.

I dont see the front end very often because its always parked in the garage with the front forward, but i do know that is has the fake wood paneling so it must be the country squire model like this one.  I'll be back there July 17th and i'll get some pictures of it.  The thing is a time capsule and is just mint! 

[Armudster]

Awesome movie and real, down to earth ending, it couldn't end differently, well maybe if it was a Chuck Norris movie, lol. The film makes you think a lot about things, and specially about people, and sometimes we realize that the ones that should be at our side, sometimes doesn't care much about you.

[Charger_Fan]

PT, does the car have this same gaping mouth front end?
They only used that front end in '72 & only on coupes. However, they did have notchback & fastback flavors available. These are my favorite Torino's...plus they even like to rust a lot, like Chargers do.

I dont see the front end very often because its always parked in the garage with the front forward, but i do know that is has the fake wood paneling so it must be the country squire model like this one.  I'll be back there July 17th and i'll get some pictures of it.  The thing is a time capsule and is just mint! 

Woops, forgot you said it was a Ranchero earlier. Darn Alzheimer's!!
Yeah, so they put that front end on Ranchero's too...plus wagons, for some reason. The 4-door sedans had a different front end, who knows why.

[GreenMachine]

   The ending of this movie reminded me of the ending of John Wayne's final movie "The Shootist". I wonder if that's where he got the idea.

[SeattleCharger]

Was a good movie   

[Rolling_Thunder]

I always liked the 1970 Torino

[mopar_nut_440_6]

I always liked the 1970 Torino

Me too! Love the orange!

[BrianShaughnessy]

I always liked the 1970 Torino

Me too! Love the orange!

Me 3!

[ACUDANUT]

 Cool movie. I like my 72 Ranchero GT better, and it's not GREEN.

[SeattleCharger]

  GET OFF MY LAWN       

[Todd Wilson]

  GET OFF MY LAWN       

HAHA!   And he drinks PBR too!!!!!!!!!!!   excellent movie. I seen it several months ago.


Todd

[Charger_Fan]

I finally saw it last weekend...I love it!
Some of the politically incorrect cracks he came up with just had me rolling The ending, while a little unfair, seemed to be the best to really fix the overall situation IMO.

The scene when he was sitting on his porch, grumbling to himself about the old lady next door...they eyeball each other, then he spits in disgust...only then she spits an even BIGGER load! He walks away...beaten. LOL!!!

[moparstuart]

I finally saw it last weekend...I love it!
Some of the politically incorrect cracks he came up with just had me rolling The ending, while a little unfair, seemed to be the best to really fix the overall situation IMO.

The scene when he was sitting on his porch, grumbling to himself about the old lady next door...they eyeball each other, then he spits in disgust...only then she spits an even BIGGER load! He walks away...beaten. LOL!!!

I bought it saturday and watched it yesterday for the first time , He was the classic grumpy old man . Great movie I loved it.

[quapman]

Good flick, and more F-bombs per hour than any movie in the last ten years! 

Must have popcorn with movie.   

[Todd Wilson]

I

I bought it saturday and watched it yesterday for the first time , He was the classic grumpy old man . Great movie I loved it.

I hope to be grumpy like him some day!


Todd

[Charger_Fan]

I

I bought it saturday and watched it yesterday for the first time , He was the classic grumpy old man . Great movie I loved it.

I hope to be grumpy like him some day!

Yeah, my wife turned to me and said "that's gonna be YOU soon". I hope so.

[moparstuart]

I

I bought it saturday and watched it yesterday for the first time , He was the classic grumpy old man . Great movie I loved it.

I hope to be grumpy like him some day!


Todd

wearing a nice new tailor suit   

[Brock Samson]

my buddy turned to me and said "It's You!" 

[quapman]

I

I bought it saturday and watched it yesterday for the first time , He was the classic grumpy old man . Great movie I loved it.

I hope to be grumpy like him some day!

Yeah, my wife turned to me and said "that's gonna be YOU soon". I hope so.

It's me NOW. And I'm only 43. 

[nh_mopar_fan]

I loved the movie. Eastwood hit it out of the park in his final at bat.

Jamie Cullum (who I never heard of) does a great job on the song too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoLc43YuuTw

[PocketThunder]

PT, does the car have this same gaping mouth front end?
They only used that front end in '72 & only on coupes. However, they did have notchback & fastback flavors available. These are my favorite Torino's...plus they even like to rust a lot, like Chargers do.

I dont see the front end very often because its always parked in the garage with the front forward, but i do know that is has the fake wood paneling so it must be the country squire model like this one.  I'll be back there July 17th and i'll get some pictures of it.  The thing is a time capsule and is just mint! 

Woops, forgot you said it was a Ranchero earlier. Darn Alzheimer's!!
Yeah, so they put that front end on Ranchero's too...plus wagons, for some reason. The 4-door sedans had a different front end, who knows why.

Here it is.  Must be a 74 maybe?     I dont know but the thing is mint.. 

[Charger_Fan]

Yep, that's the more common front end. '73 to '76, if I remember correctly...same front end as the Starsky & Hutch Torino.
That's a good looking Ranchero, though...even if it is green.

[moparstuart]

PT, does the car have this same gaping mouth front end?
They only used that front end in '72 & only on coupes. However, they did have notchback & fastback flavors available. These are my favorite Torino's...plus they even like to rust a lot, like Chargers do.

I dont see the front end very often because its always parked in the garage with the front forward, but i do know that is has the fake wood paneling so it must be the country squire model like this one.  I'll be back there July 17th and i'll get some pictures of it.  The thing is a time capsule and is just mint! 

Woops, forgot you said it was a Ranchero earlier. Darn Alzheimer's!!
Yeah, so they put that front end on Ranchero's too...plus wagons, for some reason. The 4-door sedans had a different front end, who knows why.

Here it is.  Must be a 74 maybe?     I dont know but the thing is mint.. 

you trading the charger for it paul

[PocketThunder]

PT, does the car have this same gaping mouth front end?
They only used that front end in '72 & only on coupes. However, they did have notchback & fastback flavors available. These are my favorite Torino's...plus they even like to rust a lot, like Chargers do.

I dont see the front end very often because its always parked in the garage with the front forward, but i do know that is has the fake wood paneling so it must be the country squire model like this one.  I'll be back there July 17th and i'll get some pictures of it.  The thing is a time capsule and is just mint! 

Woops, forgot you said it was a Ranchero earlier. Darn Alzheimer's!!
Yeah, so they put that front end on Ranchero's too...plus wagons, for some reason. The 4-door sedans had a different front end, who knows why.

Here it is.  Must be a 74 maybe?     I dont know but the thing is mint.. 

you trading the charger for it paul

the kids could ride in the back.....   

[jb666]

The wife and I watched this the other night and LOVED it.. Classic Clint.. 

[ACUDANUT]

Yep, that's the more common front end. '73 to '76, if I remember correctly...same front end as the Starsky & Hutch Torino.
That's a good looking Ranchero, though...even if it is green.

It's not a 73 for sure.  I have a 73 Ranchero GT. It's a 74 or maybe a 75.

[Troy]

I bought it ($5 pre-viewed at Blockbuster) and watched it again last night. There were a few things I missed the first time. I watch movies as an "escape" so I try not to get too deep into the morals/messages or it can get depressing. You can't help it though if you watch a movie enough times to pick up on all the nuances.

Troy

[SeattleCharger]

I bought it ($5 pre-viewed at Blockbuster) and watched it again last night. There were a few things I missed the first time. I watch movies as an "escape" so I try not to get too deep into the morals/messages or it can get depressing. You can't help it though if you watch a movie enough times to pick up on all the nuances.

Troy

 deep man           no, I hear ya.  also you see a lot of foreshadowing that you couldn't notice the first time, since you didn't know how the story was going to go exactly first time through.    Grand Torino does have a lot of morals/messages in it.  the family priest/pastor tried to tell clind how to change,  clint let him council him and went a long with it in a way, but really clint was only maybe motivated by his council a little, but did do it his own way,  which was awesome that he decided himself how to settle things up in his mind,   great story

[Charger_Fan]

Yep, that's the more common front end. '73 to '76, if I remember correctly...same front end as the Starsky & Hutch Torino.
That's a good looking Ranchero, though...even if it is green.

It's not a 73 for sure.  I have a 73 Ranchero GT. It's a 74 or maybe a 75.

Upon further study, I believe you're quite right. That later style is so similar for the next few years, that I always have a hard time nailing down the exact year. Looks pretty much the same as this '75 from an eGouge ad & '76 looks identical...so does '74, but it has a little emblem on the grille.

[nh_mopar_fan]

Just watched it again.

For some reason, this thing really makes me sadand it's more than the movie. I think knowing Eastwood has said it's his last acting role kinda makes it even sadder.

He hit it out of the park in his last at bat though.